Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Volunteer

Chris A Blake

Arvada,CO

Summary

Proven leader and effective communicator, adept at fostering strong relationships and enhancing resident satisfaction. At Brookdale, I leveraged my problem-solving abilities and adaptability to improve team efficiency and resident care quality. Skilled in human resources management and crisis management, I consistently achieved positive outcomes, contributing to increase resident satisfaction scores. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Brookdale Meridian Arvada

Brookdale
05.1997 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assists with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Caregiver / QMap

Mountain Vista Skilled Nursing Facility
04.1997 - 05.1997
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.

Caregiver / QMap and Receptionist

Arvada Meridian
05.1996 - 05.1997
  • Assisted Resident's with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the Resident''s personal space.
  • Built strong relationships with resident's to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged resident's in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Enhanced resident comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted residents with self-administered medications.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for resident's by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided emotional support to resident's and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each resident''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to the nurse.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.

Education

No Degree - Pre K Teaching Certificate

Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA

Skills

  • Resident satisfaction
  • Leadership Development
  • Team Bonding
  • Employee Coaching and Mentoring
  • Hiring and Training
  • Professional and Courteous
  • Problem Resolution
  • Decision-Making
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Active Listening
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Human Resources
  • Self-Motivated, problem-solving
  • Multitask, reliable and maintains professionalism

Accomplishments

I have been at Meridian Arvada for 28 years. I started as a CG & QMap, I left Meridian Arvada in 1997 because I needed full time employment and they did not have any at the time. I left to work in a Nursing Home. After working there a month, Marcia Klassen, BOM at the time, called to offer me a full time position at Meridian Arvada, I would be CG and Receptionist one day a week to get FT hours. I accepted the position and left the nursing home. In 2006 a FT Receptionist position was open, which I applied for and got the position. In 2011 Marcia Klassen, moved on the be the ED at Brookdale Meridian Boulder. I was encouraged to apply for this position and was blessed to get the job offer which I accepted. I worked with several ED's during this time and did my best to adapt to each one with a positive mindset. In I was promoted to AED and have always enjoyed coming to work at Brookdale Meridian Arvada. I would like the opportunity to transfer to Westland Meridian. I enjoy coming to work and learn something new everyday. Brookdale Westland has had it's challenges over the years and I would like to assist in helping to change the culture in this community by having a stable team to gain the trust of the residents and the associates in knowing that the team truly cares about them.

Timeline

Brookdale Meridian Arvada

Brookdale
05.1997 - Current

Caregiver / QMap

Mountain Vista Skilled Nursing Facility
04.1997 - 05.1997

Caregiver / QMap and Receptionist

Arvada Meridian
05.1996 - 05.1997

No Degree - Pre K Teaching Certificate

Mount Wachusett Community College

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